Understanding the Cut-Off Ratio: A Physical Explanation

bill nye scienceguy! · Jan 2, 2008

what exactly is the cut-off ratio, in physical terms?

FredGarvin · Jan 2, 2008

It is the ratio of cylinder volume before and after combustion, i.e. after the Q addition.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diesel_cycle

brewnog · Jan 2, 2008

In an ideal Diesel cycle, the cut-off ratio is V2/V1, where V1 and V2 are the system volume at the beginning and end of the combustion (constant-pressure heat addition) phase.

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